Challenge no.23 - "White with a Pinch Of..." at SCRAP AFRICA

Today's challenge at SCRAP AFRICA is "White with a pinch of..." and is about creating a project that is 90% white and 10% any other colours.

Here is the layout I created for this challenge. Sorry the quality of my photos aren't too great, the lens of my carmera is broken, and I have to kinda hold it on when taking a photo. I hope to have a new lens sometime next week!

 

We hope you are inspired and really look forward to seeing what you create!

As always we also have some goodies up for grabs. A random winner will win these goodies to play with.

The first prize pack:

 

The second prize pack:

 

You have until 30 November to submit your projects.

To boost your chances for the giveaway prizes, please like our FaceBook page and also upload your project on our FaceBook page, as well as on the Link Up! This will get you 2 entries into the prize draw! ;-)

We look forward to seeing some new enteries for this challenge. Please take the time to stop by the SCRAP AFRICA blog before you get going with your layout, you will be truly inspired by the gorgeous layouts created by the rest of the DT!!

Sketch #22 at SCRAP AFRICA

Hi all!!! After being sick for almost a week, with an AWFUL tummy bug, I am back on my feet (thank goodness!!), and am here to share the latest SCRAP AFRICA challenge with you!

This one is a sketch challenge, and who doesn't love a good sketch!?!?

Here is my take on this lovely sketch. I had loads of fun playing with this one!

 

 

 And here is the fun sketch:

 

And the wonderfully awesome prize:

 You have until the 14th of October to play along, can't wait to see what you create!!

Smiles,

Rene'

Sketch # 21 at SCRAP AFRICA!

Happy Spring to all of those in the Southern Hemisphere!! Yesterday and today have been absolutely gorgeous days weather wise here in my little corner of the world. I hope you are enjoying the weather wherever you may be!

Today I am here to share my take on the latest sketch at SCRAP AFRICA. I put this layout together a little while back, it was a Friday afternoon, and I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon of crafting. I love the whole concept behind scrapbooking, and I am so glad it is a big part of my life!

 

 

 This layout makes me smile!! These photos were taken in January this year, before my oldest boy went back to school. As you can see, he hadn't had his back-to-school haircut yet ;)

This is our sketch for September:

 

Look at the awesome prizes up for grabs for 2 lucky randomly selected participants in this challenge!!

 

 

We would LOVE for you to play along with us!!!! You have until September the 14th to do so, once you are done, link your project to the SCRAP AFRICA BLOG.

I can't wait to see what you create :)

Challenge no.18 - Stencils, Paint and Paste

So I was a bad girl and didn't get my SCRAP AFRICA DT page loaded to our team blog before the cut-off time!! I had created a page for the challenge, but just hadn't gotten around to taking photos yet, so here is my take on the challenge, late, but I am still going to blog about it!! I had SO much fun with this challenge, and am delighted with the way the page turned out. I cut a target shape with my Silhouette Cameo, sprayed some temporary adhesive to the back and then sprayed my cardstock with some Mr Huey's Color Mist. I absolutely ADORE this effect, and will be using this technique again soon!! 

   

 

 

I also totally adore these photos of Jamie and his little friend Nikki, she has such spunk that child, and constantly has me in stitches. The 2 get on so well.

So I hope you will find the time to play along with us, it is a great challenge!!!

Look at the prizes up for offer!! 

 

We have some yummy giveaway goodies from the Scrap and Card Boutique:

Scrap and Card boutique

1 chippie border

1 mirrored embellishment

1 mini album including mini papers inside the album

1 large gem butterfly embellishment

1 packet of brads and rhinestones

1 alphabet sticker sheet

1 chipboard sticker sheet

1 paper sticker sheet

1 acrylic stamp set

1 mini day book including papers, embellishments inside the album

1 fabric sticker pack

1 chipboard banner kit

12 sheets of paper

Wow, this is such a super prize! Thanks so much Scrap and Card Boutique for these wonderful goodies!

Evgenia has kindly also offered some wonderful play things.

Please stop by the SCRAP AFRICA blog for more inspiration from the other DT girls (wow they are super talented!!), also link your layout there. You have until the 30th of June to play along!

Challenge no.17 - Chipboard Challenge

Happy Wednesday! It's also the the 15th of the month and that means a super new challenge at SCRAP AFRICA.

This challenge is to use at least 1 chipboard piece on your project!

This challenge is sponsored by Design Worx, who not only have sponsored the prize, but also chipboard pieces for the DT to create with! Thanks so much to Yola for this super opportunity.

Design Worx offers decorative lasercut material in exceptional and original designs.

Design Worx scrapbooking range originated from the scrapping tables of passionate scrapaholics, and their ever increasing product range, aims to capture the finest detail of every special moment.

Design Worx can produce tailor-made products on demand, from any laser-able material.

Please visit their website and gallery to see their wonderful products.

 

Here is the layout I put together for this challenge, I absolutely LOVE these chipboard pieces, they were SO much fun to play with!!!!

 

 

 

You see what I mean about these chipboard pieces being awesome!?!?

Don't you think my little guy is just adorable, I LOVE these photos of him taken on his first day of Grade R in January this year!

PLEASE stop by the SCRAP AFRICA blog for more inspiration from the rest of the DT girls, we have all created such amazing layouts and other projects!!!

Can't wait to see what you create, for this fun and easy challenge!!!!!

I am hosting the latest challenge at SCRAP AFRICA, please play along with me!!

Hi ladies, it's been lovely being a bit more active on my blog!!

Soooooo, I am hosting the latest challenge at SCRAP AFRICA, and I would LOVE for you to play along!!! The challenge is to use the following on your page:

Black and White photo's, Triangles and Confetti!!!

 

I had a blast putting my layout together for this challenge, check it out!!

 

 

 

 

(I put my confetti in a little bag which I sewed onto my page)

 

 (The triangles I used are in the form of a banner) 

There is a SUPERB prize up for grabs for one randomly selected lady who enters this challenge, check it out!!

 

 2 Crafty strives to offer affordable and versatile laser cut chipboard products to the Australian and International Craft market.

2Crafty’s products are manufactured here in Australia and offer products suitable for scrapbooking, cardmaking, altered art, invitations and mixed media, and with over 1000 designs, every area has been covered.

2Crafty’s owner Vanessa, stumbled on the demonstration of the laser cutter at one of the Sydney craft fairs back in 2006 and although her background was Human Resources and payroll her creative mind could see unlimited possibilities and so began her journey into the world of a craft wholesaler.

2Crafty designs are supported both locally and in the overseas market and Vanessa strives to offer the highest level of customer support, and is happy to discuss personalized orders with customers via their local scrapbooking store.

2Crafty also offers a fabulous blog that is updated weekly with projects created from its wonderful Design Team with both local and international designers which includes the very talented Di Garling, Chantal Vandenberg, Elena Olinevich, Fiona Johnstone, Keren Tamir, Leonie Neale-Dawson, Linda Eggleton.

The 2Crafty website, although a wholesale website, offers you a birds eye view of all the wonderful designs that it offers. Make sure you check out the stockist list and don’t be afraid to ask your local store to order products that they may not have in stock.

 

 

O.K., so after seeing that awesome prize you really want to play along right?!?! We would LOVE you to!!!

Please stop by the SCRAP AFRICA blog for more inspiration from the rest of the DT girls, as well where to link your layout. Can't wait to stop by your blog and see what you create!!!! xxxx

Just playing with the latest Let's Scrap sketch!!!

It's been a while since I had the time or inclination just to scrap for fun, so when the urge hit me, I ran with it and just played on Thursday afternoon, the weather was chilly and just perfect to craft. I had the best time, and absolutely love the layout I created. I decided to use the latest sketch from LET'S SCRAP, I was on the DT for 2 terms a while back, and I always enjoyed creating layouts based on their sketches, this one by Debby was no exception!!!

Here is my layout and some close-up shots:

 

 

PRODUCTS USED:

 ~ Large Chippie Title - Enmarc Crafts

~ LOVE letters - Heidi Swapp

~ "Today" button - A Flair for Buttons

~ Dot Border Punch - AnnaBelle Stamps

~ Blue Everyday Life PP - Project Life by Becky Higgins

~ Arrows cut with my Silhouette Cameo

 

 Here is Debby's lovely sketch, I used the left hand side!!

 

If you want to play along, why not join the LET'S SCRAP community, it's a great place to be, and the ladies there are so friendly and encouraging!!

Sketch Challenge no.16 @ SCRAP AFRICA

Hello, if I do happen to still have some blog readers left, welcome back. I really am sad that my poor blog has been so neglected of late, but my life really has taken a 360 degree turn because my Mom and very elderly & frail Gran have moved in with us. My Mom is opening a coffee shop/cafe here in Dundee, so it has been a life changing time for all of us.

Needless to say my crafting time has been almost non existent!!

I am RATHER late in getting this post up, but here it is!!!! My layout for the latest SCRAP AFRICA sketch challenge!!!!

 

 

 

(Sorry about the rather poor quality of photos I used here, I am really battling to find the best way to photograph my layouts!!)

Here is the fun sketch we got to play with for this challenge!!

 

Please stop by the SCRAP AFRICA blog for details of the prize up for grabs as well as inspiration from the rest of the fabby SCRAP AFRICA team!!!! You have until the 14th of April to submit your layout!

Challenge no.15 - Cardstock @ SCRAP AFRICA

Wow, my can't believe it has been so long since I updated my blog. Life has REALLY been hectic in this neck of the woods!!!!

Anyway, moving right along, the latest challenge at SCRAP AFRICA is live, and is another wonderful challenge!!!

Use only plain card stock, NO patterned papers. But you are asked to use at least 3 colors of card stock or more if you want to...and these you can alter by stamping or embossing, whatever way you want to.

 

Here is the layout I put together for this challenge!!

 

 

 

 

THE PRODUCTS I USED ON MY PAGE ARE:

Star Stamps - Hero Arts

Buttons - A Flair for Buttons

Camera Chippies & Mist - Studio Calico

My beloved Silhouette Calico

 

Please take a moment and stop by the SCRAP AFRICA blog for more inspiration from the other awesome DT girls, as well as a look at the lovely prizes up for grabs. You have until the 31st of March to play along with this challenge, so get your scrapping shoes on and come and play with us!!!!